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Compliance Archives - January 2020

Groups Challenge EPA's Rollback of Chemical Facility Risk Management Standards

1/20/2020

Groups Challenge EPA's Rollback of Chemical Facility Risk Management Standards

The United Steelworkers (USW) has filed suit to challenge US EPA’s decision to rescind requirements added to the Clean Air Act Risk Management Plan (RMP) program in 2017.
OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations Rise for 2020

1/17/2020

OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations Rise for 2020

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced increased civil penalties for violations of 29 CFR work safety programs.
 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/14

1/14/2020

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/14

In this week's Roundup, an oil refinery and a real estate development company must pay over $900,000 to resolve Clean Air Act violations. Plus, a Washington State port authority agrees to a $1.3 million settlement for alleged illegal stormwater discharges in violation of the Clean Water Act.
IMDG Code Update: IMO Releases Corrigenda for 2018 Edition

1/14/2020

IMDG Code Update: IMO Releases Corrigenda for 2018 Edition

Last month, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) released corrigenda to the 2018 edition to correct errors in Volumes 1 and 2 of the text.
EPA Raises Civil Penalties for 2020

1/13/2020

EPA Raises Civil Penalties for 2020

On January 13, US EPA increased its monetary civil penalties for violations of hazardous waste, air, water, chemical, and other environmental laws and regulations.   
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/7

1/7/2020

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/7

In this week's Roundup, an oil and natural gas company pays at least $440,000 to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations at their Maine petroleum tank farm. Plus, a California-based industrial waste management facility commits to improving air quality at a local school as part of a settlement for alleged RCRA violations.
Now Final: 20 High-Priority Chemicals for TSCA Risk Evals

1/7/2020

Now Final: 20 High-Priority Chemicals for TSCA Risk Evals

On December 20, US EPA made final designations for its first twenty High-Priority chemical substances scheduled for risk evaluations under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
 
Railcar Servicer Fined $550K After Worker Fatality

1/6/2020

Railcar Servicer Fined $550K After Worker Fatality

On December 4, OSHA fined a railcar company $551,226 due to confined space safety violations that led to the death of an employee in Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Hazmat Label Basics: Part II

1/2/2020

Hazmat Label Basics: Part II

49 CFR rules for hazmat labels include size, color, wording, and placement guidelines. Here's how to tell if your label meets requirements.

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